This Hits Home: News that impacts Washington Families
Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s the update for the week of March 9-15.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson keeps making big announcements and leaving before the questions...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been busy. Big speeches. Big announcements. Big initiatives. She’s two months into leading Seattle and moving fast. Credit where it’s due: Seattle’s new mayor sat down here on KIRO Newsradio with John Curley during her first week in office for a real conversation. Drug policy. Taxes....
Washington and Oregon Face Major Snowmelt Flood Threat as Atmospheric River Targets Seattle, Portland...
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — After several days of heavy mountain snowfall across Washington and Oregon, a powerful atmospheric river is now poised to drench the Pacific Northwest with widespread rain — raising serious concerns about rapid snowmelt and potential flooding. Forecast models show multiple inches of...
I-405 in Bothell on track to reopen Monday morning
It appears that I-405 in Bothell will be back open in time for the Monday morning commute.
3 Injured in Tacoma House Fire Caused by Electric Heater
3 Hospitalized After Early Morning Tacoma Home Fire Sparked by Heater I still remember reading about this fire, and it […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Final weekend of ramp removal for I-405 project
Travelers across the Puget Sound region should prepare for difficult travel the weekend of Friday, March 13 through Monday morning, March 16.
Adult male hospitalized after shooting near White Center; King County Sheriff’s Office investigating
King County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting on Sunday afternoon in the 9700 block of 8th Ave SW. Emergency calls reporting the incident were received at approximately 4:05 PM PDT. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies began canvassing the area while Medic 1 provided immediate medical treatment to an adult...
New DNA evidence links suspect to 1980 murder of Everett mother
After nearly 46 years, a man has been charged in the death of Susan Vesey thanks to new DNA evidence.
This Washington Bin Store Turns Bargain Hunting Into A Full-On Event
Here the bins are the stage, and the shoppers act like the curtain just went up! This Washington bin store turns bargain hunting into a full-on event, because the restock rush brings real energy and the best finds can disappear between one lap and the next. You walk in and...
Caught on camera: skier rescued after being buried in deep snow
A dramatic rescue was caught on camera this week at the Summit at Snoqualmie. A skier rescued a man as he suffocated under feet of fresh Cascades snow.

















